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20 Killed in Plateau State Ambush; Security Response Promised

3/16/2026

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Gunmen ambushed security personnel in Plateau State, killing 20 people, including two senior military officers and eight local operatives, according to the Kanam Development Association (KADA).
The attack occurred Friday in the communities of Wanka, Kyaram, and Gyambau.
The state government condemned the violence and said it would strengthen security in vulnerable areas.
KADA noted the crisis, with repeated attacks, kidnappings, and property destruction for years.

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Gunmen ambushed security personnel in Plateau State, killing 20 people, including two senior military officers and eight local operatives, according to the Kanam Development Association (KADA).
The attack occurred Friday in the communities of Wanka, Kyaram, and Gyambau.
The state government condemned the violence and said it would strengthen security in vulnerable areas.
KADA noted the crisis, with repeated attacks, kidnappings, and property destruction for years.